GrowthCap’s Top Healthcare Investors of 2026

THL Partners Managing Directors Josh Nelson and Megan Preiner have been named to GrowthCap’s list of the Top Healthcare Investors of 2026 list*. Read the full list and information on the award selection criteria and methodology here.

Joshua Nelson

Firm: THL Partners
Title: Managing Director and Head of Healthcare

Joshua Nelson is a senior leader at THL, where he heads the firm’s healthcare vertical and serves on both the Operating Committee and Investment Committee.

A driving force behind the expansion of THL’s healthcare franchise, Josh has played a central role in shaping the firm’s Identified Sector Opportunities (ISOs) in areas such as pharma services, bioprocessing, and healthcare IT. Over the past decade, he has built and led a dedicated team of investment professionals and executive partners, while cultivating a deep bench of external advisors. His strategic vision and firmwide leadership have been instrumental in establishing THL as a market leader across these dynamic sectors.

Josh is currently a director of Adare Pharma Solutions, Agiliti, CSafe Global, Hospice Care Holdings, Headlands Research, IMO Health, Red Nucleus, Senior Home Care Holdings, and Smile Doctors. His prior directorships include 1-800 CONTACTS, Inc., Curo Health Services, Hawkeye Energy Holdings, Healthcare Staffing Services, Intermedix Corporation, Nextech, Party City, and Syneos Health (formerly inVentiv Health, Inc.).

“Partnering with visionary companies that are improving the way care is delivered—that’s what energizes me. We are proud to help these companies grow and make a lasting impact on the patients and providers they serve.” — Joshua Nelson

Megan Preiner

Firm: THL Partners
Title: Managing Director

As a Managing Director in THL’s Healthcare vertical, Megan Preiner focuses on the firm’s Identified Sector Opportunities (ISOs) in healthcare services, including pharma services, bioprocessing, and home-based care. Over the past decade, she has assembled a team of investment professionals and executive partners, and a robust network of third-party advisors, to establish the firm’s industry-leading franchise in these areas.

Megan plays a pivotal role within THL’s broader healthcare investment team, where she is respected not just for her sharp investment acumen and operational expertise, but also for her dedication to developing talent. She has guided and influenced the careers of many rising professionals, reinforcing the firm’s strong tradition of excellence and forward-thinking leadership.

Megan is currently a director for several healthcare organizations, including Adare Pharma Solutions, Agiliti, Headlands Research, Ingenovis, Red Nucleus, Senior Home Care Holdings, and Smile Doctors. Her prior directorships include CSafe Global and Intermedix Corporation.

“Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and we’re fortunate to work with companies that are leading the charge. From tech-enabled services to smarter care models, the impact is both meaningful and measurable.” — Megan Preiner

* The award referenced herein is the opinion of the party conferring the award and not of THL Partners. GrowthCap, LLC (“GrowthCap”), an independent third party that is not affiliated with THL, issued the award. The time period upon which the award was based was 3/25 – 3/26. The award was given on 3/25/2026. THL submitted nominations, and once selected, paid a publishing and copyright fee to promote this award. In general, the receipt of compensation influences, and is likely to present a potential material conflict of interest, relating to any granted award. GrowthCap’s recognition is not indicative of THL’s future performance and was not based on evaluations of clients or investors of THL. There can be no assurance that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusion as the foregoing.

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